Locating to the northeastern
part of Nepal, Makalu region is the unique place for bio-diversity,
climatic variation along with the elevation, beautiful Himalayas
and river valleys and cultural heritage. Entering the Imja
valley in Khumbu region from Makalu valley is tricky due to
the high passes like East Col(6100m), West Col(6136m) and
Amphu Laptse La(5845m). Very few trekkers but mountaineers
do this but most of the trekkers go up the Makalu base camp
then come back the same way. Arun valley is the richest valley
for the birds where are recorded over 650 species of birds
including the Spiny Babbler, the extinct bird from the world
for 150 years and again found in 1992AD in this valley Makalu.
Barun is the warm shelter of Tiger, leopard, snow leopard,
Himalayan black bear, musk deer, Himalayan barking deer, wild
boar, wild dog, wolf etc and different species of reptiles,
butterflies and other insects.
Tumlingtar(457m) situated in Arun valley is
the deepest valley in the world that varies over 8000m to
the Mt. Everest and Mt. Makalu. Many naturalists, bird watchers,
trekkers and mountaineers visit this region every year.
The Kirantee (Rai) people mostly occupy this
region. It is believed that they are the generation of a
couple of god -Paru Hang and Sumnima. Their birth, marriage
and funeral rites are completely different than the other
caste of people in Nepal. According to the Nepalese history
they are migrated there from the bank of Mediterian Sea
in 1400BC. The very popular festival of Kirant people is
SAKELA NANCH is celebrated for 10 days that lies generally
in December.
Detailed itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu (1310m).
Day 02 : Fly to Tumlingtar(457m).
Day 03 : Hike to Khandbari(1036m).
Day 04 : Hike to Chichila.
Day 05 : Hike to Num.
Day 06 : Num to Sedua
Day 07 : Sedua to Tashi gaon(2200m).
Day 08 : A day rest for acclimatization is needed
in Tashi gaon.
Day 09 : Tashi gaon to Shipton Pass (4075m).
Day 09 : Hike to Temangtan Kharka
Day 10 : Hike to Yangre Kharka.
Day 11 : Yangre Kharka to Nehe Kharka
Day 12 : Nehe Kharka to Jark Kharka(4800m)
Day 13 : Jark Kharka to Mera.
Day 14-15 : Hike to Makalu base camp
and explore the region. There is the chance to enter the
Khumbu valley crossing the high passes who are interested
but most trekkers go back the same way.
Day 16-21 : Hike back to Tumlingtar.
Day 22 : Fly back to Kathmandu by plane.
Day 23 : Sightseeing and shopping in Kathmandu.
Day 24 : Fly back home.
